When I can cover something in chocolate and STILL know that it's healthy - I'm a happy gal! Chocolate Kiwi Popsicles
If you're wondering how much fruit is really in these chilly snack bars, take a good look. It's literally a slice of kiwifruit that has been dipped in a very thin, but crispy coating of chocolate and coconut oil.
That's it. I could ramble on, but that's the recipe, period.
1) Kiwi - peeled and cut in 1 inch thick rounds, with a popsicle stick in each round. Freeze on a tray in the freezer.
2) 1 cup Chopped dark chocolate and 1/2 cup Coconut oil - melted over a double boiler, then cooled to room temp.
3) Dip each Kiwi-pop into the chocolate mixture (it will immediately turn crispy) and place on a tray to refreeze or pass around right now.
I've had Kiwi in salads, and cakes, but when I received a box of kiwi from the Zespri Kiwi Growers (as part of a blogging program), my first thought was how much I wanted to keep the kiwi looking and tasting as true as possible.
According to their reports, this year's crops are really sweet and yet still have their usual low glycemic index. That makes kiwi a great food for diabetic issues, weight conscious diets and low-fat, low-carb snacking. Here are a few facts that surprised me and made me want to keep eating those fuzzy little odd-balls.
One serving of KIWI:
* contains the same amount of fiber as a BOWL of bran cereal.
* contains the same amount of potassium as a banana
* provides the recommended dietary allowance of vitamin C
and...
Folate (good for pregnant women), Lutein (helps prevent age-related blindness), Zinc (healthy hair, skin, teeth), Vitamin E (antioxidant and immune system booster) AND...the enzyme found in green kiwifruit makes a natural meat tenderizer. Who knew?
Now, as good as these popsicles taste - I'd really love to eat one of those kiwifruit while laying on the beach in the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand. So, I'm entering Zespri's Kiwi-contest (a trip for 4 to New Zealand!) - which you can do also, just by the usual filling out name, etc and letting them know. Go check out the Great Kiwi Adventure, right here.
You don't have to buy anything, they obviously just want to get the word out about KIWI.
Speaking of words, my teenage son (who thought he didn't like kiwi) was at a loss for words when he tasted these popsicles. He then passed them out to his friends and it was the most quiet this house has been in a while. Their mouths were full of Chocolate Kiwi Popsicles. Mmmm.
If you're wondering how much fruit is really in these chilly snack bars, take a good look. It's literally a slice of kiwifruit that has been dipped in a very thin, but crispy coating of chocolate and coconut oil. 
That's it. I could ramble on, but that's the recipe, period. 1) Kiwi - peeled and cut in 1 inch thick rounds, with a popsicle stick in each round. Freeze on a tray in the freezer.
2) 1 cup Chopped dark chocolate and 1/2 cup Coconut oil - melted over a double boiler, then cooled to room temp. 
3) Dip each Kiwi-pop into the chocolate mixture (it will immediately turn crispy) and place on a tray to refreeze or pass around right now.
I've had Kiwi in salads, and cakes, but when I received a box of kiwi from the Zespri Kiwi Growers (as part of a blogging program), my first thought was how much I wanted to keep the kiwi looking and tasting as true as possible.
According to their reports, this year's crops are really sweet and yet still have their usual low glycemic index. That makes kiwi a great food for diabetic issues, weight conscious diets and low-fat, low-carb snacking. Here are a few facts that surprised me and made me want to keep eating those fuzzy little odd-balls.
One serving of KIWI: * contains the same amount of fiber as a BOWL of bran cereal.
* contains the same amount of potassium as a banana
* provides the recommended dietary allowance of vitamin C
and...
Folate (good for pregnant women), Lutein (helps prevent age-related blindness), Zinc (healthy hair, skin, teeth), Vitamin E (antioxidant and immune system booster) AND...the enzyme found in green kiwifruit makes a natural meat tenderizer. Who knew?
Now, as good as these popsicles taste - I'd really love to eat one of those kiwifruit while laying on the beach in the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand. So, I'm entering Zespri's Kiwi-contest (a trip for 4 to New Zealand!) - which you can do also, just by the usual filling out name, etc and letting them know. Go check out the Great Kiwi Adventure, right here.
You don't have to buy anything, they obviously just want to get the word out about KIWI.
Speaking of words, my teenage son (who thought he didn't like kiwi) was at a loss for words when he tasted these popsicles. He then passed them out to his friends and it was the most quiet this house has been in a while. Their mouths were full of Chocolate Kiwi Popsicles. Mmmm. 
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44 comments:
Oh yum. I LOVE everything about this recipe. It is easy, sweet, AND full of some of my favorite foods - especially kiwis!
Can't wait to try this, beautiful photos, great idea, thanks:)
Awww schucks...these popsicles blow my kiwi blackberry breakfast cupcakes out of the water. :)
Wow I love this idea! Ive done similar with bananas but never kiwis!
Such a brilliant idea Cathy! I love kiwi and paired with chocolate (and frozen)?! I think it may be heaven. Will definitely keep this in mind the next time I grab a kiwi :)
Genius! :D I bet they taste good, I love both kiwis and chocolate!
Gorgeous photos and what a wonderful idea1! Love the dipping chocolate, my daughter dipped bananas today, but the chocolate was a bit gloppy... love the addition of the oil, I think that will really help for next time. We will give these a try too!
forever innovative! this looks amazing....
What a delicious way to enjoy fruit. Love the colors.
My daughter says, "We should so do that"! Very clever.
These are so original and so pretty to boot. I think Zespri will certainly take notice. It was great meeting you at camp, please stop by SS and say hello. GREG
Genius! I know these must taste great and the color is so pretty.
Hey these are the kiwis they sent us home with on Saturday! they are fabulous, and I am impressed with your creativity to make these chocolate kiwi pops. Great to meet you at Campblogaway!
Oh what a great treat! Would have been so nice on this extremely HOT day, it was over 110 degrees.
These are adorable and I bet they taste delicious!!!! Best part is they are so simple to assemble - would be a fun project for kids!!
Cathy, these are adorable! And I know they would be delicious as well. What a treat! Wish I'd had one of these at camp last Saturday!
Brilliant! I love this idea!! Yum!
Mary xo
Delightful Bitefuls
wow. you rock showfood chef!
Those look divine! I MUST make them!!
It's a KIWIFRUIT, get it right.
Thank you all for the wonderful comments. This recipe has been enjoying renewed interest and I appreciate it so much. I do acknowledge that the term "Kiwi" is a shortened version of "Kiwifruit" and is often used in its shortened form in many countries. Thanks to all for stopping by and hope you try the recipe :D
Is there anything that would act as a good substitute for coconut oil?
Kim, thanks for stopping by. I haven't tried it, but others have and said a little canola oil worked also.
I never would have thought to dip kiwi in chocolate...but then again anything is fabulous in chocolate:-) Great pics too!!!
Hi, I'm Taced from Italy... great idea!
If I try it, I post it on my blog:
http://handmadecreativity.blogspot.com/
and I will write you!
Bye, Taced
Hi, I make them: you can see here
http://handmadecreativity.blogspot.com/2011/05/finti-gelati-di-cioccolato-e-kiwi.html
bye, taced
LOVE this!!! I want to go home and try it immediately! Thanks.
Love this idea so much I featured it on Savoring Today. Glad I stopped by. :)
Just made these and their delicious!! Do you know if the leftover unused chocolate can be kept at room temperature for a few days? Or do you have another advice to keep it because I didn't use all of it and it would be a shame to throw it away :( ...
Marie: The chocolate does stay well for a couple days just in regular temp. room in an airtight container/bottle. I've dipped other frozen fruits in this, too - or scoops of frozen ice cream or just drizzled it over ice cream and it's fantastic. Thx for stopping by. :D
Tried it yesterday and I couldnt look how fast my friends ate them :) They were really really good !!!
Made these today and love them! Posted a link to your blog on my blog. My daughter found the recipe on Pinterest. Thanks for sharing!
YOLO!
Jan
http://wp.me/pR5Eb-lm
Yum! Love this idea! How many kiwis did that amount of chocolate coat?
Lindsay, thx. I covered about 3 Kiwi Fruit sliced up with that amount. It covers in very thin, crispy coating unlike plain thick chocolate coating.
What a great idea, I actually live here in New Zealand in the Bay of Plenty, surrounded by orchards of kiwifruit and orchards of Avocados. It is glorious to have this beautiful seasonal fruit available mostly free for us locals. I will be trying to out for the kids next they will love it
Nice post, nice website template, stick to the good work
my first thought was how much I wanted to keep the kiwi looking and tasting as true as possible.
What a great idea, I actually live here in New Zealand in the Bay of Plenty, surrounded by orchards of kiwifruit and orchards of Avocados. It is glorious to have this beautiful seasonal fruit available mostly free for us locals.
What a great idea, I actually live here in New Zealand in the Bay of Plenty, surrounded by orchards of kiwifruit and orchards of Avocados. It is glorious to have this beautiful seasonal fruit available mostly free for us locals.
Gorgeous photos and what a wonderful idea1! Love the dipping chocolate, my daughter dipped bananas today, but the chocolate was a bit gloppy... love the addition of the oil, I think that will really help for next time. We will give these a try too! African Mango
Speaking of words, my teenage son (who thought he didn't like kiwi) was at a loss for words when he tasted these popsicles. He then passed them out to his friends and it was the most quiet this house has been in a while. Their mouths were full of Chocolate Kiwi Popsicles. Mmmm. film streaming
Wow I love this idea! Ive done similar with bananas but never kiwis! serie streaming
These looks super yummy! TFS
I agree, the photos are just as lovely as the recipe! Just to clarify, the coconut oil is in a solid form prior to adding it to the chocolate to melt? I was wondering if anyone was going to mention the other name of the Kiwi... Chinese gooseberry! (I think the New Zealanders just decided to name it after their bird.) My husband & son are in NZ now, touring Auckland University. Thanks for sharing this!
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